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Ian Ziering<\/a> now faces a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2023 New Year\u2019s Eve street clash in Hollywood.<\/p>\n Jacob Hernandez, a Los Angeles motorbike rider, sued the \u201cBeverly Hills, 90210\u201d star, alleging Ziering shoved him off his bike during a traffic encounter two years ago. Hernandez sued Ziering over battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution and negligence, according to the complaint filed Dec. 29 and obtained by Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n Hernandez claimed Ziering used his celebrity status to falsely portray himself as the victim in the incident. He stated that Ziering\u2019s alleged false claims led to his arrest and incarceration plus lasting mental and physical harm.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, Hernandez was riding a mini-motorbike when traffic congestion forced him to stop between two cars. Ziering allegedly exited his vehicle without provocation and <\/strong>forcefully shoved Hernandez twice, knocking him into a female friend and onto the pavement. The confrontation caused a melee afterward, which was caught on video.<\/p>\n LAPD MAKES ARRESTS IN ALLEGED ASSAULT OF \u201890210\u2019 STAR IAN ZIERING MONTHS LATER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Los Angeles<\/a> Police Department\u2019s Hollywood and Metropolitan divisions arrested two people they claimed were involved in a Dec. 31, 2023 assault.<\/p>\n \u201cThe confrontation began between the victim and one of the minibike riders over possible damage to his vehicle,\u201d a press release shared by LAPD and obtained by Fox News Digital said at the time. \u201cThree to four additional minibike riders jumped in and assaulted the motorist.\u201d<\/p>\n Video obtained by TMZ in 2023 showed Ziering\u2019s vehicle surrounded by multiple riders on mini-motorized bikes on Hollywood Boulevard before the actor got out of his car. The actor was then seen swinging at one of the bikers whose motorbike was parked directly in front of his car.<\/p>\n The video showed four people throwing punches at Ziering before he darted back across the street with the group following him.<\/p>\n LIKE WHAT YOU\u2019RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Hernandez and Angie Teresa Guizar were then identified as the suspects in custody. Hernandez was charged with felony vandalism<\/a>, while Guizar was charged with assault with a deadly weapon.<\/p>\n According to Hernandez\u2019s complaint, the charges were later dropped.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n